Museo Solar Intiñán, interactive museum in Ecuador
Museo Solar Intiñán depicts the culture and astronomy of the indigenous peoples of Ecuador.
The museum is situated near the supposed location of the Equator, celebrated for centuries.
It showcases the importance of the sun in Inca mythology and tradition.
Visitors can participate in experiments demonstrating equatorial effects at the museum.
One highlight is the water sink experiment, showing water draining direction changes across the Equator.
Location: Quito
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